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Court of Appeals of Indiana
James Louis Warren v. State of Indiana
21A-CR-247
Criminal. Affirms James Warren’s convictions for level 2 felony dealing in methamphetamine, Level 6 felony possession of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm and Level 6 felony maintaining a common nuisance but vacates the Howard Superior Court’s sentencing order. Finds any error in the admission of evidence was harmless. Also finds the trial court erred by denying Warren’s request to exercise his right to be physically present during his sentencing hearing. Remands with instructions for the trial court to hold a sentencing hearing where Warren is physically present.

Court of Appeals of Indiana
Robert D. Willis and Cindy L. Willis v. Dilden Brothers, Inc.
21A-CT-378
Civil tort. Affirms and reverses in part the Tippecanoe Superior Court’s various rulings in a dispute between Robert D. and Cindy L. Willis and Dilden Brothers Inc. Summarily affirms the verdict and final damages award on Count 1, as Dilden does not challenge them. Finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying Dilden’s motion to correct error as to Count 2 or in awarding damages for an incurable deceptive act as to Robert on Count 3, but did abuse its discretion in awarding damages for an uncured deceptive act as to Cindy. Also finds the trial court abused its discretion in impeaching the jury’s verdict on Count 4 based on a juror’s comment about attorney fees but did not abuse its discretion in reducing the award to $15,000. Finally, finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying the Willises’ motion for recusal or in determining the amount of the attorney fees award. Judge L. Mark Bailey concurs and dissents in part with separate opinion.